Immersion Injury (Trench Foot)
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Immersion injury is caused by prolonged immersion (longer than 10-12 hours) at a temperature lt;10°C (lt;50°F).
TREATMENT
Treat by rewarming followed by dry dressings. Treat secondary infections with antibiotics.
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